Classification
What would you call this animal? Gorilla Monkey Chimp Beringei
Binomial nomenclature: two word naming system developed by Carolus Linnaeus Latin Italics or underlined First name (genus) capitalized Second name (species) lower case Castor canadensis Homo spaien
Systematics: science of naming and grouping organisms Goal – organize living things into groups that have biological meaning Groups are called taxa
Hierarchical system Based on visible similarities & differences Mnemonic: Did King Phillip Come Over For Ginger Snaps?
Animalia Chordata Mammalia Primates Hominidae Homo sapiens